United Airlines passengers already have enough reasons to be rattled, so imagine how one woman felt as she recorded what appears to be a pilot repairing a plane window before take off.
Granted, it’s an interior window, but for a self-described toddler expert named Kristin the scene was a bit unnerving.
Kristin posted a clip on Instagram of what appears to be the flight’s pilot fidgeting with a window, writing: “They are literally replacing a ‘window’ with all of us just chilling and sitting here waiting to take off?!?!?”
The flight originated in Denver and was heading to Dallas
“I have so many questions. Is this our pilot?!? Should a pilot be replacing a f–king window?!?! Is this normal?!” Kristin added.
Here’s the video clip, courtesy of TMZ:
Upon arriving in Dallas, Kristin posted a photo of a child sleeping in her lap
“Window did not fly off the plane. It’s eclipse season y’all. Miracles can happen,” she commented.
The fact she remained on the flight is a good example of how much trust travelers have in the airline industry when traveling — they are literally placing their family’s lives in the hands of the various airliners.
United has had several incidents recently, including a plane losing a tire shortly after taking off from San Francisco International Airport and a Boeing 737 MAX 8 reportedly incurred landing gear failure during an attempt to land at Houston Intercontinental Airport, resulting in the plane going off of the runway. There was also an external panel “found to [be] missing from a United aircraft when it landed in Oregon.”
The incidents were bad enough to prompt United CEO Scott Kirby to reassure rattled passengers.
“Unfortunately, in the past few weeks, our airline has experienced a number of incidents that are reminders of the importance of safety,” he said in a message. “While they are all unrelated, I want you to know that these incidents have our attention and have sharpened our focus.”
The story made for some interesting responses from social media users… here’s a sampling from X:
He should get a raise.
— Aleks Taldykin (@Captaleks) April 9, 2024
I’m not seating there after that
— Akpatakpiti (@phlamez_dc) April 9, 2024
Safety should always be the top priority in aviation. It’s reassuring to see the dedication of the pilots and crew to ensure a smooth flight for passengers.
— Victoria Kay (@babevickycruz) April 9, 2024
looks like it’s just the plastic scratch pane… that is only there to protect people from touching the actual window. i’d have no problem sitting there
— Devinkarina Blanton (@devinandkarina) April 9, 2024
As long as it is fixed correctly, who cares who fixes it? I used to work on my semi. Am I a mechanic? No but I pick up things here and there.
— carlius hardin (@babyimmastarr) April 9, 2024
Are he allowed to do that? As far as I know the maintenance crew are responsible for fixing it
— Mikaela Ross (@MikaelaRossy) April 8, 2024
I’m sure there is more to this. The Union wouldn’t allow pilots to fix windows on a plane.
— DJ4Real… (@4dmoseley) April 9, 2024
Id immediately leave the airplane. In fact I’m only taking Amtrak trains from now on. Never flying again.
— TheProblemWithAmerica (@TheProbWithUSA) April 9, 2024
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Tom Tillison grew up in Maryland before moving to Central Florida as a young teen. It is in the Sunshine State that he honed both his passion for politics and his writing skills. Tillison also contributes to BizPac Review.
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